Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has suffered a great loss with the death of Deputy Chief Richard Shockley who passed away this morning at 5:00 at his home with members of his family by his side. His position and performance as HCSO chief of corrections since 2008 has earned him the respect of supervision and all fellow officers.

The chief’s short but arduous battle against cancer, which began this past August never caused his fight or his faith in God to waiver. He has been an inspiration to all of us here at the HCSO. Everyone's thoughts and prayer for his family are much appreciated.

For your information:

Legacy Funeral Home in Soddy Daisy is handling the arrangements.

Visitation: Thursday: Grace Calvary Chapel, 8615 Hixson Pike, Middle Valley, 842-0110, POC: Frank Clark

4:00-8:00 p.m. (Family only from 4:00-4:30)

Honor Guards on site at 3:30 (HCSO and CPD)

Visitation: Friday: Grace Calvary Chapel

10:00-12:00

Funeral Service: Grace Calvary Chapel

12:00-1:00

Rev. Millsaps and Sheriff Hammond

Graveside Service: Chattanooga National Cemetery

Law Enforcement Escorts

2:00-2:30 Arrive from church

Rev. Millsaps, Chief Allen Branum and Director G. A. Bennett